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Environment

Issues related to the circumstances or condition of the earth's natural surroundings.

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noise abatement

Environment; Pollution

Activity to reduce the emission of noise or vibrations from a given source, or to protect persons and built-up structures from exposure to noise and vibrations.

oil pollution abatement

Environment; Pollution

There are various systems for the abatement of oil pollution at sea: the "Load-on-top" system involves passing the washing from tank cleaning operations and residue from discharge ...

pollution abatement

Environment; Pollution

Technology applied or measure taken to reduce pollution and/or its impacts on the environment. The most commonly used technologies are scrubbers, noise mufflers, filters, ...

technological accident

Environment; Pollution

An unexpected incident, failure or loss occurring through the application of practical or mechanical sciences to industry or commerce that poses potential harm to persons, ...

technological hazard

Environment; Pollution

Any application of practical or mechanical sciences to industry or commerce capable of harming persons, property or the environment.

abatement

Environment; Pollution

Reducing the degree or intensity of, or eliminating, pollution.

pollution abatement equipment

Environment; Pollution

Equipment for the reduction in degree or intensity of pollution.